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Add ovarian cancer to the list of cancers that a daily aspirin may help ward off. Researchers with the National Cancer Institute found that women may be able to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer by 20 percent by taking aspirin regularly.

The research, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in early February, studied participants who used either aspirin, non-aspirin NSAIDs (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs) or acetaminophen.

Every day presents a new opportunity to quit smoking. Today, Kick Butts Day, is the perfect time to kick the habit for good. Consider this: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, surpassing deaths due to colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. But it can be tremendously difficult to stop smoking.

For the first time in two decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to nutrition labels to make it easier for the average consumer to understand what they’re eating.

March is National Nutrition Month®, when dietitians call attention to the importance of making informed decisions about the food we eat. We reached out to Karen Sudders, Clinical Oncology Dietitian at our hospital in Philadelphia, for her insight into possible changes to food labels.

Traveling and staying healthy may sound like an impossible feat, especially during cold and flu season. But there are measures you can take to help you feel more comfortable as you travel and arrive at your treatment destination feeling ready to fight cancer.

Here are some tips we suggest to patients who travel hundreds of miles to our hospitals for treatment.

We all carry with us physical and emotional issues. It’s part of being human. People with cancer deal with different levels of distress. Some look for ways to alleviate some of the burdens of the disease using complementary therapies paired with their medical treatments.

Wanting to help people alleviate suffering is what inspired John Newton to study and practice complementary healing techniques around the world for almost 30 years.

Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine this month found significant differences between men with prostate cancer who were treated with surgery and those were monitored, which is called watchful waiting. During watchful waiting, doctors only intervene with hormone therapy drugs once the cancer has spread to the bones.

Studies show that nutrition greatly affects how well a person tolerates cancer treatment; and malnutrition is a leading factor in cancer-related deaths. Yet, many patients are not offered preventive nutrition services as part of their care, or are not aware of its importance. Integrated nutrition services can help patients feel better, stay stronger and work toward a healthy outcome.

In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, today we’re taking a look at the disease and one of the innovative treatments available for it. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), one in 20 people are at risk for developing colorectal cancer. It’s the third most common cancer in the United States. ACS estimates this year alone, 96,830 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer and 40,000 with rectal cancer (the term “colorectal” is used to refer to both cancers).

The headline in a leading medical journal, “Enough is Enough: Stop Wasting Money on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements,” caught my attention before the holidays. The editorial in Annals of Internal Medicine summarized research finding no clear evidence that vitamins and minerals prevent disease, including cancer.

Today marks Lymphedema Awareness “D” Day, a day to honor patients and raise awareness about the condition.

Lymphedema is swelling, or edema, caused by an abnormal collection of fluid just beneath the skin. It can develop when lymph nodes are removed or lymph vessels are damaged following cancer-related surgery or treatment such as radiation therapy.

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The information contained in this blog is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in the blog is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment of any illness, condition or disease.